Jason A. Hauser

ONALASKA-Jason A. Hauser, 43, of Onalaska, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Brice Prairie, Wisconsin.

Jason was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on October 16, 1973 to Joseph and Janice (Meyer) Hauser. After graduating from Bangor High School in 1992, Jason attended UW-L. While in high school Jason was an avid wrestler and continued his passion for the sport into college, wrestling for UW-L until a leg injury ended his career. Jason always had jobs and worked all through high school, college and for many years after college in the grocery business. He was employed at Hansen’s, Skogen’s and Our Town grocery stores. He was manager for the three B A Burrito locations in Onalaska and La Crosse. Recently he was working for the Holmen School District at Viking Elementary School. He loved his job and really enjoyed working with the students and teachers.

Jason loved music and his friends, displaying a real zest for life that drew people to him. He followed the band Phish and would travel around the country attending their concerts with his pals. He enjoyed traveling, making several trips to Europe and traveled all over the US. His favorite kind of day would be having a few beers with his many friends. Everyone liked hanging around with Jason, because he was fun to be with and always made everyone feel welcome.

He loved his family, quitting his job in Iowa to move back home to Bangor to be with his mom and dad as their health deteriorated. He helped his dad during a long illness and recently assisted in the care of his mother. Jason loved spending time with his family and with his three brothers and their families. He was the favorite uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. He just loved to sit and play games with all of the kids.

Jason is survived by his three brothers; Jeff Hauser, Joe (Dianne) Hauser, John Hauser and by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, maternal and paternal grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Service, 200 West Avenue South, La Crosse. Family and friends may call from 3:00 pm until time of service.